10022026-TT-01.qxd 09-02-2026 23:04 Page 1 c m y b HONG KONG MEDIA MOGUL GETS 20-YEAR JAIL WORLD /thetribunechd 13 CHANDIGARH | GURUGRAM | JALANDHAR | BATHINDA | VOL. 146 NO. 40 | 16 PAGES | ~6.00 | REGD. NO. CHD/0006/2024-2026 ESTABLISHED IN 1881  HIMACHAL PRADESH INDIA EXTENDS $175-MN AID FOR SEYCHELLES BACK PAGE tuesday | 10 february 2026 /thetribunechd www.tribuneindia.com Opposition mulls removal notice against Birla, cites ‘bias, muzzling’ Won’t let anyone impede SIR: SC asks Bengal DGP to file reply They lack numbers: Govt| Rahul-led delegation meets Speaker to end logjam New Delhi, February 9 The Supreme Court on Monday made it clear that it would not allow anyone to impede the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls currently underway in several states and UTs. “Whatever orders or clarification required, we will issue. But we will not allow any impediment in SIR. This must be understood by all states,” a Bench led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant said while hearing petitions, including the one filed by West Bengal Chief Satya Prakash Tribune News Service Shekhar Singh Tribune News Service New Delhi, February 9 The Opposition is weighing a notice to seek the removal of Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on grounds of alleged bias, not allowing Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi to speak on the Motion of Thanks to the President’s address, suspending eight MPs and making unfair remarks against women members. The development came even as Rahul and other Opposition leaders met Birla in his chamber to discuss ways to break the week-long logjam. The stalemate has persisted since Rahul was prevented by Birla from quoting portions about the 2020 India-China LAC standoff from former Army Chief MM Naravane’s book. While the Opposition objected to Birla “presiding over a systematic erosion of parliamentary conventions”, Lok Sabha continued on page 6 Tribune News Service New Delhi, February 9 In a move that will benefit former defence personnel, the Centre today amended rules to broaden the definition of “exservicemen” for re-employment in central services. EC: BID TO PARALYSE PROCESS IN BENGAL The EC has told the Supreme Court that deliberate and systematic attempts are being made to derail, paralyse and frustrate its special intensive revision in West Bengal. Minister Mamata Banerjee, on the ongoing SIR of electoral rolls in the state. The Bench, which also included Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice NV Anjaria, also directed the West Bengal DGP to file an affidavit to spell out his stand on the Election Commission’s allegation that its notices were burnt down by miscreants. Noting that West Bengal has provided a list of 8,505 Group B officers to the poll panel for the SIR exercise, the Bench extended the deadline for scrutiny of documents submitted by affected persons by one week beyond February 14, the scheduled date for publication of the final list, to help electoral registration officers (EROs) to take appropriate decisions as the process was continued on page 6 NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court has refused to grant bail to expelled BJP leader Kuldeep Singh Sengar in the custodial death case of the Unnao rape survivor’s father. A three-judge Bench, however, asked the Delhi HC to hear his appeal against conviction on a priority basis. INSIDE LimitforquotingPAN for cash depositsup NEW DELHI: The Draft Income Tax Rules have proposed to significantly raise transaction limits for quoting the permanent account number (PAN) for cash deposits/withdrawal in banks, purchase of vehicles and property, and payment of hotel bills. INSIDE Leader of the Opposition in LS Rahul Gandhi, Congress president & LoP in RS Mallikarjun Kharge along with leaders of various opposition parties during a meeting at Parliament House complex in New Delhi on Monday. PTI HAD CONCRETE INFO ON ‘UNEXPECTED ACT’ info that ❝ I had concreteMPs could Congress carry out an ‘unexpected act’ by reaching the spot where PM Modi sits. Om Birla, SPEAKER Pak cricket board set to seek ‘Spurned’ Tarn Taran law , Sharif’s nod for India match student shoots girl inside ICC rejects demands classroom, turns gun on self FIR FILED IN DELHI ON PM FEARED DEBATE ON NARAVANE BOOK LEAK BOOK IN PARL: RAHUL The Delhi Police have filed an FIR to probe alleged leak of content on social media platforms and news sites and circulation of pre-print copies of ex-Army Chief Gen MM Naravane’s book ‘Four Stars of Destiny’. Rahul Gandhi yet again attacked PM Modi on Monday, claiming he did not come to the Lok Sabha on February 4 as he was “afraid” of a debate on the issue of former Army Chief Gen MM Naravane’s book. Karachi, February 9 Pakistan Cricket Board chief Mohsin Naqvi is set to request Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to withdraw the boycott of their T20 World Cup match against India after being persuaded to do so by his Bangladesh counterpart, a PCB source has revealed. It is understood that Naqvi had kept a few demands, including the resumption of Indo-Pak bilateral cricket and a tri-series involving Bangladesh, to offset the losses that the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) might have incurred after not travelling to India for the event. While Indo-Pak bilateral Govt redefines ‘ex-servicemen’ to widen job scope Aditi Tandon Move follows EC’s claim that its notices burnt in WB NoSCreliefforSengar incustodialdeathcase Officials said the amendment was aimed at removing ambiguity and ensuring uniform recognition of service rendered across different branches and categories of the armed forces, including Military Nursing Service, for the purpose of re-employment. The key change relates to the definition under Rule 2(c)(i) of the 1979 Rules. The amended provision now explicitly includes persons who have served in any rank—whether as combatant or non-combatant—in the Army, Navy or Air Force, as well as those who have served in the Military Nursing Service. According to a notification issued today, the government exercised powers under the proviso to Article 309 of the Constitution to promulgate the Exservicemen (Re-employment continued on page 6 for tri-series with B’desh Gurbaxpuri cricket isn’t ICC’s purview, the demand for a tri-series was summarily rejected. India haven’t played any trination tournament for more than a decade now. However, the ICC might consider awarding the next men’s U19 World Cup to Bangladesh. Naqvi is set to brief Sharif on the latest developments on the issue later on Monday. The game against India is scheduled to be held in Colombo on February 15. “Naqvi will brief the PM on continued on page 6 Tarn Taran, February 9 A first-year law student in Punjab’s Tarn Taran district on Monday opened fire at his classmate inside the classroom after she allegedly spurned his advances and then turned the gun on himself, the police said. Sandeep Kaur (20), a resident of Naushera Pannu village, died on the spot while Prince Raj Singh (21), who belonged to Mallia village in the district, is critically injured. He was rushed to the Civil Hospital in Tarn Tarn and then referred to A pistol lies on a desk after a law student shot a female classmate. Guru Nanak Dev Hospital in Amritsar. The accused allegedly used the revolver of his father, who has retired from the CRPF in the crime. , continued on page 6 MASTER AI — SHAPE THE FUT TURE A comprehensive AI Certification Course Designed exclusively for students from Class 6 to 12 2 Foundations of Artificial Intelligence Data, Automation & Real-World Use Cases AI Education by Certified & Experienced Faculty No coding experience required Registrations Open. Course Begins: 04.04.2026 While others wait, smart students are already building apps, games and tools. 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